Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) is a suite of software programs that analyzes scientific data related to the social sciences. SPSS offers a fast-visual modeling environment that ranges from the smallest to the most complex models. The data obtained from SPSS is used for surveys, data mining, market research, etc.
Correlation
Review when this type of analysis is appropriate. Visualize associations between variables and conduct a correlation. [To access the dataset to follow along: . Locate the file labeled “Reaction Times.xls.”]
Paired Samples t-Test
Review when this type of analysis is appropriate. Conduct a paired samples (or “dependent samples” or “related samples”) t-test. [To access the dataset to follow along: . Locate the dataset labeled “Learning Outcomes.xlsx.”]
Independent Samples t-Test
Review when this type of analysis is appropriate. Conduct an independent samples (or “two-sample”) t-test. [To access the dataset to follow along: . Locate the dataset labeled “diabetes.csv.”]
One-way Between Subjects ANOVA
Review when this type of analysis is appropriate; review data transformations. Conduct a one-way between-subjects ANOVA. [To access the dataset to follow along: . Locate the dataset labeled “Blood Pressure.xlsx.”] [If you wish to run planned comparisons, use the “Contrasts” option. Locate the file labeled “Planned Comparisons.docx.”]
One-way Repeated Measures ANOVA
Review when this type of analysis is appropriate; review major assumptions. Conduct a one-way repeated measures (or “within-subjects”) ANOVA. [To access the dataset to follow along: . Locate the dataset labeled “weight.csv.”]
